A key element in the UK tax system is personal tax codes. Your personal tax code allows HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to calculate how much tax you need to pay. Because of the significant implication it can have on your post-tax income, it’s essential you understand tax codes and ensure that you...
Personal tax allowances are the amount of income that you can earn before you are liable to pay income tax. These are set by the Government, and are based on an individual’s circumstances. Tax rules change regularly, and personal tax allowance is often updated annually in the Chancellor’s budget...
Mileage allowance relief is a valuable business tax relief that can help you save thousands of pounds every year. It allows you and your employees to deduct costs incurred during business travel. This valuable business mileage tax relief helps companies cover their travel costs while supportin...
Inheritance tax is applied to estates that have a total value over the current threshold. For the 2023/24 financial year, that basic threshold is £325,000, and everything above that value taxed at 40 per cent. With rising property prices, more estates are now liable for inheritance tax. If you own ...
While tax may not be at the forefront of your mind when planning to get married, there are important tax benefits that reduce the tax liability of a married couple. The UK tax system makes specific allowances and incentives for married couples. These were first introduced as a means to incentivise m...